Fresas con Crema, or strawberries with cream, is a creamy, no-bake Mexican dessert ready in 15 minutes with 5 ingredients. Perfect for summer!
If you want an easy dessert for the summer, this delicious strawberries and cream is just what you need! For more classic Fruit Dessert treats, try Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips and Fruit Pizza next!
Sabrina’s Fresas con Crema Recipe
This easy and refreshing dessert is perfect in late summer when strawberry season is at its peak. The best part is you don’t need an oven or stove top, just a whisk and about 10 minutes for the cream mixture to set and it’s ready to enjoy. Everyone will love this refreshing treat!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/3 cup evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries , thinly sliced
- whipped cream , for garnish
- 4 mint leaves , for garnish
- 2 strawberries , thinly sliced for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl add the sour cream, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk and vanilla extract.
- Whisk well until the mixture is fully blended, then let sit for 10 minutes.
- Note: This would be a good time to slice the strawberries.
- To your 4 dessert cups add ½ cup of strawberries topped with ½ cup of the mixture.
- Top with piped whipped cream, mint leaves and a couple of slices of strawberries.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate and garnish when ready to serve.
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Chef’s Note
For a more authentic Mexican flavor, use La Lechera condensed milk and Media Crema instead of the evaporated milk. You can usually find both of these in the same place as the other canned milks at the grocery store.
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About this Recipe
If you love the flavor combination of Berries and Cream, you will absolutely adore this simple but tasty treat! The creamy sauce tastes like melted ice cream and it is filled with fresh juicy berries for pops of sweet, fruity goodness. You will crave it all summer long. Keep your kids busy this summer and get them to help make this with you after a long day playing outside.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Sour Cream: The sour cream adds a tangy flavor and helps to thicken the creamy base. You can use light sour cream or plain Greek yogurt to make it a bit lighter without losing the delicious flavor. You could also use up leftover Creme Fraiche!
- 2/3 Cup Sweetened Condensed Milk: The sweetened condensed milk base is used as the sweetener and to make the dessert extra rich and creamy. You could also use granulated sugar, just dissolve it in the evaporated milk first so your dessert isn’t grainy.
- ⅓ Cup Evaporated Milk: Thin out the sour cream with evaporated milk so the mixture is pourable but you don’t lose any of that delicious rich flavor. You can use whole milk or half and half as an evaporated milk substitute.
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract: A little vanilla extract is added to give the cream a little more flavor and make it taste like vanilla ice cream!
- 2 Cups Fresh Strawberries: Juicy, ripe strawberries make the perfect fruit for this rich and sweet cream sauce. Slice them in rounds or dice them in pieces, however you prefer, you just want them bite size to scoop up with the cream on a spoon. You can also use frozen strawberries in a pinch or swap in other fresh berries or soft fruit, like peaches.
- Garnish: While this delicious Strawberries and Cream recipe is perfection all on it’s own, toppings like Whipped Cream, fresh mint and more strawberries make it extra special and perfect.
Kitchen Tools & Equipment
- Whisk: A whisk breaks up the sour cream and combines everything into a smooth, slightly thick cream sauce that is still easy to pour.
- Dessert Cups: Use clear glasses so you can see the beautiful bright berries and creamy sauce. This also gives a great look to the presentation when serving at parties.
Can this be made ahead of time?
This recipe is perfect for making ahead for a party dessert. Simply double or triple the ingredients and whisk or blend it all together, but don’t add the berries yet. It will keep in the refrigerator for about 3-4 days in a covered pitcher.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Make sure your strawberries are fresh and ripe because they will have just the right sweetness. Be careful not to use overripe strawberries though, as they might seep too much and alter the texture and look.
- While your cream sauce is setting, slice your strawberries into small pieces. You can slice them into rounds or dice them up, whichever you think looks best. Thinly slice 2 strawberries for garnish and set aside.
- Pipe a thick swirl of whipped cream on top and garnish with the mint leaves and thinly sliced berries. If you are not serving right away, wait to garnish until right before serving.
Pairing Suggestions
This sweet and creamy treat is almost like a drink and dessert all in one, but why not indulge with a cool glass of Horchata or Chocolate Milk too? You could also do a warm and cold balance and enjoy some cinnamon tea. This is also the perfect light and refreshing dessert after a hearty Mexican dinner with favorites like Carne Asada, Pork Carnitas, or Chicken Enchiladas.
How to Store
- Serve: Make sure to keep dessert in a cool area. If left out too long, the creamy mixture may get too warm and lose it’s firmness and turn more into a liquid rather than the creaminess preferred for this dessert.
- Store: You’ll want to store your Fresas con Crema without the toppings, but it will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days. The fruit will soften and turn the milk pink but it will still taste unbelievable! Keep it in a closed container so it stays fresh and flavorful.
- Freeze: You can easily turn this into a creamy frozen dessert! Just store it in freezer safe containers and it will keep for 1-2 months. Add a sheet of plastic wrap between the lid and the strawberry cream mixture to prevent freezer burn.
Ideas to Serve
The day you want to serve it, dice the strawberries then assemble in the cups as usual. You could also set out a station for guests to serve themselves with cups, assorted fresh fruit, various favorite toppings, and of course the amazing sweet creamy sauce.
Frequent Questions
Fresas con Crema means Strawberries with Cream in Spanish, and that is exactly what this delicious dessert is! It is chopped strawberries in a sweetened, thick cream sauce that is served chilled.
After it’s assembled, Fresas con Crema will last about 2 days although it’s best to wait until you are ready to serve it before assembling. By itself, the cream sauce will last 3-4 days in the fridge.
Variations
- Frozen: Try serving this delicious dessert as a frozen treat to really cool down in the summer! Pour the whole mixture into a metal loaf pan. Pop it in the freezer and stir every 30 minutes for the first 2 hours, then let it finish freezing. Serve it by scooping with an ice cream scoop. It will last about 1-2 months sealed properly.
- Fruit: Instead of strawberries, you can use other berries like raspberries or blackberries, or try it with fruit like peaches or mangoes. If you use tropical fruit like mangoes or pineapple, swap in a can of coconut milk for the evaporated milk for extra tropical flavor!
- Fruit Salad: Turn your favorite Fruit Salad into an instant dessert by swapping the dressing with this delicious cream sauce. You could also serve the crema on the side to dip the fruit in.
- Toppings: Try crunchy toppings like granola, crushed chocolate cookies, or chopped roasted nuts. Go the extra sweet route with toasted sweetened coconut, cinnamon sugar, or chocolate shavings.
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